Picking Farrell as captain was a mistake IMO. He always comes across as chippy and indisciplined. Always a couple oif cheap shots against out halves when we play England. Doesn't do it for Saracens min.

Fiji's win against Georgia stopped the ascent of the Lelos for the moment. The Tonga v Samoa result was a surprise only topped by US defeat of Scotland. Canada's woes continue with a significant loss to Russia. They shouldn't have let their Coach go to Treviso.

Ruckedtobits wrote:Fiji's win against Georgia stopped the ascent of the Lelos for the moment. The Tonga v Samoa result was a surprise only topped by US defeat of Scotland. Canada's woes continue with a significant loss to Russia. They shouldn't have let their Coach go to Treviso.

Not sure Tonga beating Samoa is a big shock considering that's Tonga's second win in a row against them, plus Tonga have already qualified for the RWC ahead of Samoa.

Ruckedtobits wrote:Fiji's win against Georgia stopped the ascent of the Lelos for the moment. The Tonga v Samoa result was a surprise only topped by US defeat of Scotland. Canada's woes continue with a significant loss to Russia. They shouldn't have let their Coach go to Treviso.

Not sure Tonga beating Samoa is a big shock considering that's Tonga's second win in a row against them, plus Tonga have already qualified for the RWC ahead of Samoa.

Samoans are currently a shadow of the team they used to be.

For me it was a surprise because Samoa are preparing for their RWC Play-off against Germany and they need to qualify to ensure continued World Rugby financial support.

LeRouxIsPHat wrote:John Lacey with one of the worst calls you'll ever see...unbelievable.

I turned on the match and that was the first thing I saw. Astoundingly bad even by his own standards. I can only think he didn't want to admit he was in the wrong. Even the NZ commentators were outraged by it.

John Lacey is an embarrassment to this sport. That was so cringeworthy, I almost feel sorry for him. He's quite clearly not good enough. I'm genuinely sick of seeing games ruined by clowns like Lacey. He should never be given a game like this. Fool.

I feel for France. They've thrown in the towel but have shown a huge improvement this year and I can understand their frustration given the calls that have gone against them in these three tests. They could be very very good by the time the World Cup arrives, glad we have them at home next year.